Parkway Theater Renovation Sparks Rebirth Throughout Downtown Baltimore
An early 20th-century movie theater has been given a new lease on life in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. Built in 1915, the former Parkway Theater has been revamped by Ziger/Snead Architects and converted into the new SNF Parkway, a stunning amalgamation of features old and new that beautifully tells the story of the historic cinema?s past, warts and all.
Of course, the renovation of the Parkway Theater only makes up a small part of the mass regeneration that’s taking place in Baltimore?s dwindling downtown area, though it will undoubtedly contribute to the cultural renaissance the city is currently experiencing in terms of music, art, and food. The 1,100-seat theater originally closed in 1978, lying dormant until the Maryland Film Festival acquired the property (as well as three other nearby buildings) and set about transforming it into a new hub for culture and entertainment. The theater’s new owners brought Ziger/Snead on board to imagine what a contemporary version of the structure might look like. The firm took their cues from film itself, expanding the idea of storytelling from the silver screen out onto the bricks and mortar of the actual building. They explain, ?Films tell stories. If we pay attention, so do buildings. Inspired by many layered stories of the historic Parkway Theater, the design curates an unparalleled movie-going experience.?
Working with the existing structure, the architects extended it to house a 400-seat theater, as well as two smal...
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